N520DF

The airframe N520DF is a Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) built in 1996 with serial number 525-0154. It is owned by PAR AVION LLC, a corporation based in Ketchum, ID, US, and is registered in the US. Presented in typical operational condition for its vintage, the airframe carries a reported market valuation of $1,600,000. No other public registry actions are provided in the supplied data.

This specific CJ1 is outfitted in the typical five-to-eight-place executive interior reflecting the type’s common business-aviation role, with options including club seating, a forward refreshment center, and the availability of an aft lavatory in many CJ1 interiors. The original avionics fit for early CJ1s is the Collins Pro Line 21, and a Garmin retrofit STC available per Textron (2025) is noted as an OEM-sanctioned upgrade path. Typical missions for this airframe would align with short- to mid-range business and charter hops consistent with its 1,266 nm range and cruise speed of 364 kts, operating from its home base in Ketchum, ID, US and similar regional airports. Maintenance considerations follow the CJ1 family norms for dual Williams FJ44-series powerplants and airframe systems.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light business-jet niche, offering efficient short- to medium-range capability and single-pilot certification in many configurations. Competing models in its era included other light jets prioritizing speed and operating economics; demand among buyers and charter operators generally centers on mission flexibility and retrofitability, such as avionics upgrades like the noted Garmin STC. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its 1996 build year and installed Williams FJ44-series engines, factors that affect lifecycle costs and market valuation at the reported $1,600,000.